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Blagojevich Appears and Chicago Comic Convention
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) -- Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich compared himself to a superhero as he stood alongside folks dressed as Superman and Batman at the Chicago Comic Con.

Blagojevich said at the Rosemont show Saturday that he draws inspiration from the superheros as he faces his own battles.

He charged $80 for each photo taken with him and $50 for autographs.

Some fans said Blagojevich earned the money and that he needs it because he isn't working.

As he toured the floor, Blagojevich picked up a red ``Batphone'' and joked that he was calling his lawyer.

A federal jury convicted Blagojevich this week of lying to the FBI but deadlocked on 23 other charges. Prosecutors plan to retry him.

William Shatner and Adam West are also at the Comic Con.

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